We regularly get messages from full rookies who plan to go to Portugal and need to be taught just a few of the fundamental Portuguese journey phrases.

In Portugal, the extent of English is sort of good, particularly the youthful generations in the principle cities of Lisbon and Porto. However no matter how properly the locals communicate your language, choosing up just a few Portuguese phrases can go a protracted option to present that you simply’re within the native tradition.

It’s additionally value noting that whereas most of the vocabulary is frequent between Brazilian and European Portuguese, the pronunciation is sort of completely different in Portugal. That’s why we’ve offered audio clips that will help you apply:

Listed below are a pair phrases you need to use to say good day or goodbye in Portuguese.

OláHi there
Tudo bem?How are you doing? (Every part good?)
AdeusGoodbye

You possibly can add the next greetings, relying on the time of day.

Not like English, you need to use every of those whether or not you’re simply arriving or saying goodbye:

Bom diaGood morning
Boa tardeGood afternoon
Boa noiteGood night time

Don’t overlook your manners! Be taught just a few well mannered phrases that will help you talk respectfully:

DesculpePardon me, Sorry
Por FavorPlease
De nadaYou are welcome
Com licençaExcuse me
ObrigadoThank You (male speaker)
ObrigadaThank You (feminine speaker)
SenhorSir
SenhoraMadam
Muito prazerPleasure to fulfill you, Very good to fulfill you

These phrases will turn out to be useful whereas exploring town:

ao lado desubsequent to
pertoshut, close to
longefar
Este autocarro vai para onde?The place does this bus go?
Onde posso encontrar um táxi?The place can I discover a taxi?
Onde se apanha o metro?The place do you catch the metro?

um caféa espresso
águawater
vinhowine
cervejabeer
o pequeno-almoçobreakfast
o almoçolunch
o jantardinner
Tenho uma reservaI’ve a reservation.
Onde fica a casa de banho?The place is the toilet?
A conta, por favorThe invoice, please

…or exploring the retailers:

Quanto custa?How a lot is it?
Estou só a ver, obrigadoI’m simply trying, thanks. (male speaker)
Estou só a ver, obrigadaI am simply trying, thanks. (feminine speaker)
Aceita cartão de crédito?Do you settle for bank card?
UmOne
DoisTwo
TrêsThree
Quatro4
Cinco5
SeisSix
SeteSeven
OitoEight
Nove9
DezTen

Only a few extra important Portuguese journey phrases:

SimSure
NãoNo
Pode ajudar-me?Are you able to assist me?
Gosto muitoI like (it) lots
Está bemAll proper, Okay

Fala inglês?Do you communicate English?

Desculpe, não falo portuguêsSorry, I do not communicate Portuguese

Não entendoI do not perceive
Pode dizer outra vez?Are you able to say (that) once more?

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